In the interest of contrariness, I’ll say GOP retained house, by a narrow margin, and 54 GOP Senate seats.

Wrong on the house, my bet on the senate is looking good. I figured Scott would eke out a win in Florida. Surprised at how close Texas was. Guess the money (and Ted being the zodiac) helped narrow it more than the Governor’s race.

I think Trump will have more luck getting some things done by negotiating with Democrats. They will reward this by doing all they can to bring him down, by stabbing him in the back, while shaking his hand. A leopard can’t change her spots.

To clarify, l was referring to Romney and the MS GOP that l believe will take the special election. She was formerly a Dem(?). These rinos are not sure votes on all measures, which emboldens Dem opposition, imo.

But your point on more liberal initiatives in conservative states, is interesting.

Not only that. One takeaway is that extremely progressive views are no longer an automatic disqualifier in redish/purple states. Gillum had positions like universal Medicaid, increased taxes on everyone and he threw support behind the idea of a universal jobs guarantee.

He almost won governor. If this trend continues, say goodbye to national Republicans after 2024-ish. Florida and Texas going that far left means no more Rep presidents ever.

A lot of “Red/Trump” states have large Medicare and Medicaid populations…and a shitload of retiring Boomers. Rest assured that they are not all a bunch of Little Brown illegal people sucking off the State…

You may wear the “MAGA” banner proudly…but when one gets in that Booth?

Few will vote against that monthly check or that Medicare Card in their pocket.

Which knowing many, who are church going and conservative in every way, surprises me.
Well, maybe they are the 8%.

What part of current day GOP would appeal to a church going conservative?

Mufasa:

A lot of “Red/Trump” states have large Medicare and Medicaid populations…and a shitload of retiring Boomers. Rest assured that they are not all a bunch of Little Brown illegal people sucking off the State…

You may wear the “MAGA” banner proudly…but when one gets in that Booth?

Few will vote against that monthly check or that Medicare Card in their pocket.

I would give my left nut to see WV’s reaction to sweeping entitlement cuts coming from Trump. Hopefully he knows better, at least this term.